Senior Technical Program Manager

Formlabs; Somerville, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity (RSUs)

Comprehensive healthcare

401K with advisors

Parental Leave

Sabbatical leave

Flexible Out of Office Plan

On-site parking

Healthy on-site meals

Professional development opportunities

Diversity and inclusion

Job summary

Formlabs in Somerville, MA is seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive complex hardware projects from concept to production. You will own schedules, costs, and cross-functional alignment with engineering, production, and supply chain. This role is in-person in Somerville.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in PM for technical products, strong business acumen, and outstanding communication skills. Equity, benefits, and a collaborative startup-like environment are offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of program management experience in technical products.
• Deep understanding of a technical product design life cycle and problem solving.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to drive decision making and strategy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with senior management.

Responsibilities

• Ship the best product as fast as possible.
• Manage the strategy, planning, execution and delivery of complex products from concept through production.
• Own the program budget and staffing plans.
• Create and maintain product cost models and hit end-product cost targets.
• Act as the key link between the program team and stakeholders; report to leadership.
• Use disciplined PM methods to define scope and deliver within cost and schedule.

Skills

Program management

Technical product lifecycle

Cross-functional collaboration

Cost/budget management

Executive communication

Education

BS in engineering or science

Job description

**Department:** Hardware Engineering**Location:** Somerville, MAAt Formlabs, we're building the tools that make it possible for anyone to bring their ideas to life, from cutting-edge products to life-saving medical devices. Our 3D printing technology powers innovation at more than 50,000 industry leaders worldwide, including Apple, Google, Tesla, New Balance, and NASA. Together, we're helping everyone design, prototype, and manufacture faster than ever before.We're a team of hands-on builders, engineers, and innovators reinventing how the world makes physical things. If you're ready to shape the future of fabrication, come build it with us.**Technical Program Managers** at Formlabs are project managers who usher new technology from concept through production; partnering with the design team and the product stakeholders to develop world class products. They are the nexus between the program team, product stakeholders, and senior management, coordinating all program activities from design to product launch.We look for people who are passionate about learning and taking on new challenges, care about shipping impactful products, and are interested in building strong collaborative relationships with teammates and between teams.This is an in-person role based in Somerville, MA.**The Job:*** **Ship the best product as fast as possible*** Manage the strategy, overall planning, execution, and delivery of technically complex products from concept through production* Own the program budget, including specific staffing plans. Be responsible and accountable for every dollar spent on a given project* Create and maintain product cost models throughout the product development process, and be responsible for end product cost hitting targets* Act as the key link between the program team and key stakeholders, including frequent reporting to company leadership* Use disciplined project management methodology to define scope, develop program plans which deliver the program within cost and schedule* Monitor projects on an ongoing basis, evaluate progress/quality, and manage issue resolution. Communicate status, issues, and key risks to product stakeholders and senior management**You:*** Minimum of 3 years Program Management Experience* Deep understanding of a technical product design life cycle & problem solving processes* Ability to apply technical knowledge to drive decision making, i.e. trade-off discussions and program strategy* Are business minded and can break down program decisions in terms of dollars* Are passionate about constantly striving to improve schedule and project efficiency* Have the ability to work cross-functionally between product, engineering, production, and supply chain personnel. Have experience communicating upwards to senior management, while simultaneously managing high output from individual contributors* Demonstrated experience creating and implementing program management tools for communication, scheduling, risk management, resource planning, cost tracking, and production planning, etc.* Have outstanding verbal and written communication skills* B.S. degree or higher in an engineering or science discipline**Bonus*** Experience shipping high technically complex products as a design engineer* Experience in start-up environments or highly entrepreneurial companies* Experience leading hardware development with overseas manufacturing partners**Our Benefits & Perks:*** Robust equity program to build future wealth through RSUs* Comprehensive healthcare coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision)* Low cost fund options in our 401K and access to advisors* Generous paid Parental Leave (up to 16 weeks)* Tenure-based paid Sabbatical Leave (up to 6 weeks)* Flexible Out of Office Plan - Take time when you need it* Ample on-site parking & pre-tax commuter benefits* Healthy on-site lunches, snacks, beverages, & treats* Regular sponsored professional development opportunities* Many opt-in culture events across our diverse community* And of course... unlimited 3D prints*We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.***Even if you don't check every box, but see yourself contributing, please apply.** Help us build an inclusive community that will change the face of 3D printing.**Compensation**Every Formlabs employee receives equity because everyone contributes to building the company. You'll have the opportunity to share financially in the value we create together, with a shared incentive to build a business that succeeds over the long term. Equity will be a significant portion of your total compensation, and will increase over time in proportion to your impact. The base pay will be determined by your skills, qualifications, experience, location, and expected impact on the organization.The annual base pay range for this role is:$120,000 - $180,000 USD